Transportation Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Project exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer to plan, design, and analyze road networks and public transport infrastructure in Sandton. You will help improve mobility and safety across Gauteng.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with Transportation specialization, with Pr Eng registration preferred and at least 6 years in transportation planning and design. Proficiency in VISSIM or Synchro is essential, along with strong reporting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation focus.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of transportation planning and design experience.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as VISSIM or Synchro.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies and capacity assessments for roads and intersections.
• Design road alignments, pavements, drainage and signage.
• Develop traffic signal timing plans and multimodal strategies.
• Prepare traffic management plans for projects and events.
• Coordinate with authorities and stakeholders for approvals.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Communication

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering – Transportation

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro

Traffic modelling software

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to contribute to impactful transportation projects in Sandton . This role involves the planning, design, and analysis of road networks, traffic systems, and public transportation infrastructure aimed at improving mobility and safety. You will work closely with urban planners, civil engineers, and government agencies to develop efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for the bustling Gauteng province. The position requires a strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and a commitment to creating effective transport systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, analyses, and capacity assessments for road networks and intersections.
• Design road alignments, pavement structures, and associated infrastructure such as drainage and signage.
• Develop traffic signal timing plans, intersection improvements, and multi-modal transport strategies.
• Prepare traffic management plans for construction projects and special events.
• Liaise with clients, municipal authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and approvals.
• Utilize traffic modeling software to simulate and evaluate transportation network performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as VISSIM, Synchro, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of geometric design principles and South African road standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities to work on key transportation infrastructure projects.
• A professional and collaborative working environment in Sandton .
• Support for ongoing professional development and industry training.